It makes you think about all the millions and millions of damn cubicles out there. this movie is great, whether you're an office worker or not. fresh air, hard labor and a bright orange vest in the perfect antidote to ummm. In the end Peter discovers this is the way to go. Peter's cronies Michael and Samir are classic software engineer guys that could work at any company, and Peter's construction-worker neighbor (Oswald!) is a refreshing change from the white-collar drones that infest his day. and Milton makes you feel a bit of sad sympathy, especially when he doesn't get any cake. We all know someone who obsesses a little TOO much about their chair, or how many paper clips they have on their desk. Gary Cole's droning delivery and poor Milton's despondent mumbling doesn't get old. I am surprised to see Jennifer Aniston in a movie this entertaining! The use of hardcore gangsta rap as the soundtrack to the boys' underhanded deeds and violent ass-kicking of office equipment is hilarious and brilliant. Kids in the Hall did it, and now Mike Judge has done it also. Hooray for Mike Judge! I didn't think there would be a way to make fun of "office life" without merely being a living Dilbert strip and using all of the same tired old workplace jokes.
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